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Hydro Ottawa committed to being one of the greenest utilities in Canada

OTTAWA, April 22, 2016 /CNW/ - For the sixth consecutive year, Hydro Ottawa has been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

Hydro Ottawa is the largest municipally owned producer of green power in Ontario, generating renewable energy at its run-of-the-river hydroelectric plants in Ottawa and Gatineau, in nearby communities in Eastern Ontario, and in upper New York State. The utility also owns majority shares in two landfill gas-to-energy facilities in Ottawa and Moose Creek, Ontario.

In 2009, Hydro Ottawa launched its Environmental Sustainability Strategy that has resulted in many successful initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of the utility's operations on the environment.

Quick Facts

In addition to the above, some of the other reasons for Hydro Ottawa's selection include:

Diverting 92 per cent of non-hazardous solid and liquid waste from landfill;

Increasing the number of fleet vehicles that have environmental benefits to 96, accounting for 40 per cent of all fleet;

Reducing annual paper usage by more than 50 per cent thanks to a new printer strategy;

Switching tens of thousands of customers to E-Billing by launching innovative marketing campaigns;

Purchasing 33 per cent of goods and services from local suppliers within a 100 km radius;

Co-leading the Electric Mobility Adoption and Prediction (EMAP) Ottawa project to analyze the potential effects of electric vehicles on our electricity system; and

Helping home and business customers reduce costs and environmental impacts through various energy saving programs.

Quotes

"Having an ambitious strategic plan and setting equally ambitious targets has influenced the way we think about our business, how we operate efficiently on a daily basis, and how we can help our customers. Our recognition as one of Canada's Greenest Employers continues to inspire us to be an environmentally healthy organization." - Bryce Conrad, President and Chief Executive Officer

About Hydro Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa's core businesses are delivering electricity, generating renewable power and providing energy conservation/management services. Hydro Ottawa is a community-owned, private company, delivering electricity to more than 325,000 customers in Ottawa and Casselman. It is the largest municipally-owned producer of green power in the province, with hydroelectric and landfill gas-to-energy generating facilities. Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) owns and operates two subsidiary companies, Hydro Ottawa Limited and Energy Ottawa Inc.